I need this framed in every room so I don't make that mistake again

[possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip]

Leave without saying a word to anyone

[greatalbatross@feddit.uk]

It also gives you a retreat space if you'd like to stay, but want half an hour to yourself midway through.

[sarge@startrek.website]

"It was great seeing you again"

"but... You just got here five minutes ago"

"SO great..."

[sarge@startrek.website]

I've got a pretty nice system.

1: PANIC

B- Go

You may notice there's no conversation before the final step. This is because my anxiety doesn't allow me much talking until I can decompress.

It's worked so far.

[sarge@startrek.website]

My family usually get an "okay I'm gonna go now. I'll see you later" and that's about it.

But by then they can tell I've had enough of people today and want to leave so they're never surprised.

And if anyone wants to think I left because they arrived, so be it. I am not the shepherd of my family's emotions.

I can't just leave without saying anything though. Not unless they pissed me off.

[apotheotic@beehaw.org]

Public transport is nice too "ah sorry I've gotta catch my bus, it was lovely to see you bye!"

[errer@lemmy.world]

“I have massive diarrhea, gotta run!”

[zero_spelled_with_an_ecks@programming.dev]

Just say you gotta shit then leave without saying goodbye to anybody.

[sirico@feddit.uk]

Bring snacks secret ones.

[kusimulkku@lemm.ee]

I guess I'm lucky since I enjoy spending time with my family and haven't had to consider things like in op

[dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world]

This is the mid-to-final stage in the family trauma galaxy-brain meme:

1. I'm screwed up, and it's my fault
2. I'm screwed up and it's my family's fault
3. My family screwed me up because they're also screwed up
4. My family screwed itself up, from long before I was born
5. If I stick around, I'm gonna get more screwed up

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Also, if you look around and think about it, you may be able to identify which family members are practicing limited/no contact. They may be screwed up too, but at least they're aware of it.

[dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world]

Protip: do this but do NOT bring a whiskey flask or edibles. Yeah, it may take the edge off, but you may need your wits about you.

[dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world]

Way ahead of you: they can't even see my car from the house. This way, it's possible to vanish long before anyone figures it out.

[techt@lemmy.world]

The edibles are for when you have to stay the night ️

[bobs_monkey@lemm.ee]

Ah sweet, so I can stare at the ceiling until 3am when I hit the bed 4 hours prior

[thesystemisdown@lemmy.world]

Try a little less.

[korhaka@sopuli.xyz]

Go by public transport so you can have a drink to help get through it and if that isn't enough you can still leave.

[__ghost__@lemmy.ml]

I wish my home town had public transportation

[ceenote@lemmy.world]

It's tough for us midwesterners to do that.

[balderdash9@lemmy.zip]

It is known